Daming: From the end of Hongwu

Chapter 322 320 - Canonization!

at dusk.

In the temporary house, Zhen Wu was holding a lot of invitations that had been sent to him recently, thinking whether he should select some of them to invite into the mansion and cultivate their relationship, when the third child came back from outside.

The third child frowned deeply, and sat beside Zhen Wu without saying a word.

Zhen Wu put down the invitation card in his hand, and looked at the third child curiously. As this kid got more and more experienced, he took the initiative to chat with him less and less.

It's like all men in the world are like this. As they grow up, they will learn to face the wind and frost in this world alone.

"Why are you free to look for me today?" Zhen Wu asked curiously.

The third child held back for a long time and said: "I want to be transferred to the right army."

Zhen Wu was slightly surprised, and asked, "What happened?"

The third child lowered his head and told Zhen Wu what happened to him today in detail. After Zhen Wu heard it, he couldn't help laughing.

This made the youngest laugh even more confused. He didn't understand why Zhen Wu was like Zhang Yu. After hearing this, his first reaction was to laugh.

After Zhen Wu laughed for a while, he asked, "What did General Zhang say?"

After the third child repeated Zhang Yu's words, Zhen Wu smiled and said, "That's all right. In the future, you will listen to General Zhang and hit him with a big mouth that makes you uncomfortable."

"But..." the third child opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.

Zhen Wu probably understood that the third child didn't want to hear someone slander him, so he shook his head with a smile and said, "You, you are too serious, will I be angry when someone says something to me in private?"

"But I'm angry." The third child said firmly this time with a clear mind.

Seeing the seriousness of the third child, Zhen Wu suddenly felt relieved. He stood up and patted the third child on the shoulder, then sighed and said, "Everyone in this world is not discussed in private, even His Majesty. So This kind of thing still needs to be taken care of. Besides, if someone says a few words, you can't lose a piece of meat. What do you care about so much? These years of martial arts are not for nothing, just beat him up, you can't teach some clowns for me, Zhang Fu and the others will isolate you, right?"

The third child shook his head instantly: "No."

"That's it." Zhen Wu said with a smile: "As for the transfer to the right army, you don't have to mention this matter in the future. You need to know that you are different from Zhang Fu. Zhang Fu is destined to take over General Zhang in the future. position, and you? Can you take my position? What's more, when I am young and strong, when I die of old age, I am afraid that you may not have a good life for a few years, so your future needs you to come out by yourself. "

Zhen Wu sighed and continued: "You have been a bit competitive since you were a child, how can I know that when you are the eldest brother, if you are in the Youjun, you will be under my shadow for the rest of your life, and all the connections in the Youjun will never be changed. Your own network, but if you are in the Chinese army, you can use my relationship to create your own circle and network, maybe one day in the future I will need to use your relationship to do something, and this is your future This is the only way, you are the third child of the Zhen family, not just Zhen Wu's younger brother, do you understand me when I say that?"

The third child fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Zhen Wu patted him on the shoulder, walked outside without saying anything more.

Outside, the guards were already busy lighting the lanterns. Zhen Wu looked at the halo lit up in the lantern and sighed. After all, his influence in the Youjun was so great that there was no room for the third brother to shine. , even so big that no matter what heroic deeds the third child does, they will be submerged under Zhen Wu's halo.

This is a bit sad to say.

But fortunately, Daming's world is big enough to accommodate all those who try to shine in this era.

……

The next day the court meeting was over, Zhen Wu was walking outside, when he saw Zhang Yu approaching him, he also went up to him knowingly, then the two avoided the crowd, walking side by side and chatting at the same time.

The two exchanged a few simple greetings, and then talked about the recent dispute about credit.

Zhen Wu asked with a smile: "Since we're talking about this, how much does General Zhang know about this matter?"

When the two of them talked about this, they naturally didn't talk about gossip and rumors in the market, but pointed to the backside of this matter tacitly.

"After searching for a few days, I found a few names, such as Monk Xue, Monk Yunmen, etc., but I couldn't find out that it was the one in our court who was blowing the waves." Zhang Yu said, At the same time, he turned his head and glanced at the court officials walking on the road.

Zhen Wu chewed on the two names silently, but couldn't think of any clues about the two names.

Seeing Zhen Wu pondering in secret, Zhang Yu said, "Don't think too much, I think it's a new alias, and it's not easy to find out, so I'm going to ask your opinion today, do you think we are Isn't it time to take action and push this storm down?"

Zhen Wu thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "In my humble opinion, it is better for us not to interfere in this matter, and it is also a good thing for the brats below to quarrel. Just imagine that if our Yan army is always in a group, the other generals of the Southern Army will be afraid. It's not easy to blend in with us, and it might even cause our Yan army and the Nan army to confront each other again. If this is not appropriate, it would be better if we have some internal conflicts. As long as we don't get involved, there will be no big troubles. and…"

Speaking of this, Zhen Wu whispered in Zhang Yu's ear and said, "Besides, His Majesty knows about this matter, so His Majesty must have made arrangements."

Zhang Yu looked at Zhen Wu with a little surprise.

Zhen Wu nodded and confirmed: "Yesterday, His Majesty told me about this matter. According to our Majesty's temperament, this matter has caught his ears. Just watch it, there will be excitement."

Zhang Yu nodded: "Since this is the case, let's sit back and watch what happens."

He also knew in his heart that Zhu Di's actions would definitely not be gentle, and in the transition of power, he would inevitably need to cleanse some people bloodily. On the one hand, he would kill chickens to make an example of monkeys, and on the other hand, he had to make room for obedient people.

The facts were indeed as Zhen Wu and the others thought.

At the end of June, Chen Ying was transferred to the capital to serve as the left deputy capital censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. On the day of entering the capital, Zhu Di even met him personally and talked for several hours to show his favor.

The Metropolitan Procuratorate is the highest supervisory organ in the Ming Dynasty, specializing in the investigation, supervision, impeachment, and recommendations of officials. It is similar to the current Supreme People's Procuratorate, and it is an office that can definitely go sideways.

As for Chen Ying, Zhen Wu met once. Before that, Chen Ying was the inspector of Beiping. In the 32nd year of Hongwu, Chen Ying secretly contacted Zhu Di, was accused by others, and was finally demoted to Guangxi by Zhu Yunqi. It can be said that Chen Ying's life in the past few years has been horrible, and Chen Ying hates Jianwen's former minister even more in his heart.

Now that such a guy has been called to the capital and arranged to enter the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it seems that Zhu Di is preparing to make a big move.

Just as Zhen Wu lamented that Chen Ying had entered the capital, a piece of news came again.

Zhu Di restarted Jinyiwei, and Ji Gang, the scholar who used to lead Zhu Di's horse and pedal, jumped into the dragon's gate to serve as the commander of Jinyiwei.

Needless to say, Jin Yiwei's responsibilities, but Ji Gang, who was lonely and suffered too much injustice since he was a child, now once he gains power, no need to guess, he will definitely cause a heinous disturbance in the capital.

What's even more frightening is that these two people are both Zhu Di's trustees, and with Zhu Di's hints, they probably won't remember the word "property" in their hearts.

Zhen Wu stood up with his hands behind his back, walked slowly into the courtyard, and looked at the sky in the capital.

Zhu Di has both knives ready.

Those who are looking for death, are you ready to take the knife?

……

Time soon came to July.

On the first day of July, Zhu Di worshiped heaven and earth in the southern suburbs, announced to the world, officially ascended the throne as emperor, abolished Jianwen year name, still called Hongwu 34 years, set the next year as the first year of Yongle, and abandoned Jianwen reign, all laws against ancestors All revised decrees shall be restored to the old system.

In addition, the officials of the Ministry of War began to sort out the credits of all Jingnan personnel, and prepared to confer Jingnan meritorious officials.

This move seemed to add fuel to the flames, which intensified the debate about Jing Nan's first merit in the market. As time passed, the debate intensified, and even the sergeants of the various armies had friction. And private fight.

But in this case, the chief generals of each army seemed to be unaware of it, and no one expressed their position on this matter, as if they were letting it go.

Under such circumstances, the time came to September in a hurry, and the officials of the Ministry of War finally sorted out the credits of all Jingnan soldiers and sent them to Zhu Di.

All eyes turned to the palace for a moment.

Everyone knows that the long-awaited canonization of Jing Nan has finally arrived.

On this day, Zhen Wu put on his court uniform and headed for the palace early, the sky in September was already a little short, and there was still a hazy gray layer between the sky and the earth at this time.

But when Zhen Wu came outside Fengtian Hall, he found that many people had gathered here, even Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng, Zhang Wu and others had already come here early.

Zhen Wu smiled inwardly. Although they seem to be indifferent to the matter of arguing about merit these days, none of them have ever secretly thought about what kind of canonization they will get.

Even Zhen Wu is not exempt.

After so many years of obsession, the goal of so many years of struggle is finally coming true, who can not be excited.

Guangzong Yaozu is today.

At this time, Zhang Wu suddenly came to Zhen Wu's side, and he whispered: "Brother, what should I do if I suddenly feel nervous?"

"Why are you nervous?" Zhen Wu looked sideways at him.

Zhang Wu said with some embarrassment: "I don't know what kind of canonization I will get. I never thought before that there will be such a day."

Zhen Wu smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, you should be at the top of the second class."

Zhang Wu nodded, he guessed the same way, and then it depends on whether Zhu Di is generous or not. If Zhen Wu and the others can confer the title of Duke, then he should be a Marquis, and according to Zhu Di’s habit before, he would like to confer him a Marquis The chances are high.

Not long after, the gate of Fengtian Hall opened, and the officials entered the hall.

Zhu Di was wearing a dragon robe and a crown on his head. He had already sat on the dragon chair and waited for the officials. His waist seemed to be straight forever, like the iron-blooded temperament he had experienced in the battlefield for many years. He looked majestically at The princes and nobles, civil and military officials, and their eyes are confident and bright, showing that he has an excellent big heart.

Seeing such Zhu Di, such an emperor, many people couldn't help but compare it with Zhu Yunqi, but soon most of them came to a conclusion that Zhu Di's appearance is what an emperor should be like.

All the ministers knelt down to pay homage to Zhu Di, shouting long live.

After the ceremony, Zhu Di glanced over the crowd, and he said briefly and simply: "I think you all know what day it is today, and I won't talk nonsense with you."

After speaking, Zhu Di waved his hand, and the dog beside him stood up holding the imperial edict.

When the officials saw this scene, Zhen Wu and other former officials of the Yan Mansion looked at the edict enthusiastically, while the rest of them were still working hard to get used to and adapt to Zhu Di's straightforwardness and swiftness.

People who have experienced the two emperors Jianwen and Zhu Di can't help but sigh that Zhu Di and Jianwen are simply two extremes.

One is polite, and the other is pragmatic.

Gou'er had already opened the imperial edict and read it slowly.

The first person to receive the award was beyond everyone's expectations. It turned out to be the monk Daoyan who was still staying in Beiping. Zhu Di actually used this method to resolve the recent controversy and gave Jingnan's first achievement to a monk.

Many of Jianwen's former ministers were a little bit agitated, not sure what the monk Daoyan had done, but Zhen Wu and the others all turned calm after being slightly surprised.

If anyone is the first to advocate Jing Nan, it must be Monk Daoyan.

In the past few years, Monk Daoyan assisted Zhu Gaochi in guarding Beiping, and gave them a stable rear and safe logistics. His contribution was indispensable. Jing Nan's first contribution was given to him, which is not too much.

It's just that Master Daoyan is a counselor after all, which is quite criticized.

The rest of the rankings don't make much sense.

Zhen Wu was granted the title of Duke of Zhao, and he was granted the title of Governor of the Right Army, Zhang Yude was given the title of Duke of Yingying, the official was given the title of Duke of the Left of the Central Army, Zhu Neng was granted the title of Duke of the State, and the official worship of the Governor of the Left Army, Qiu Fu, Duke of Qi, Xu Zengshou Jinfeng, Dingguo Gong.

These people are all military ministers of Fengtian Jingnan Pushing Sincerity and Xuanli. They specially entered Ronglu Doctor, Youzhu Kingdom, and their food salary was [-] shi, which was hereditary from descendants.

After that comes the second class of meritorious service. The first one is Zhang Wu, who is the No. 1 Marquis and was granted the title of Marquis of Chengyang. To the earl.

What's worth mentioning is that the third child actually became an uncle and was named Ning Anbo.

While Zhen Wu was happy for the third child, he began to think about his reward. Zhen Wu didn't care too much about the title of Zhao Guogong, what Zhu Di gave, what he wanted, but the commander of the right army and the left made him a little dissatisfied. Happy, in the five armies' governor's mansion, the territory managed by the right army is Gansu, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan. These places are the weakest for them to control.

Zhu Di threw this to him, obviously wanting to use him as a cow again.

At this moment, there was an uproar in the court hall. Zhen Wu listened intently, and found that he had been appointed as an old minister of Jianwen at this moment, and Li Jinglong was unsurprisingly ranked first.

But what surprised Zhen Wu was that Li Jinglong was actually named the prince and grand teacher, Zuo Zhuguo, and his salary was increased by one thousand shi.

Zhen Wu looked at Li Jinglong who was on the side, and found that Li Jinglong was not very happy to receive this award, but sweat was already on his forehead.

These rewards are relatively hot.

Because at this moment, not only Zhen Wu was looking at Li Jinglong, but also Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng were all looking at Li Jinglong, what's more, Zhang Wu and Uncle Hou, many people had dissatisfied expressions on their faces.

Li Jinglong's Cao Guogong is lucky to say that Zhen Wu and others are also national princes, but Li Jinglong's other canonizations, whether it is Suilu, Prince Taishi, or Zuo Zhuguo, are all higher than Zhen Wu and others.

Proper No. 1 official!
Not to mention the old ministers of the Yan Mansion, even the old ministers of Jianwen couldn't bear this treatment.

Why?
Just because you Li Jinglong lost twice and opened a city gate?

Who the hell can't.

How come Li Jinglong deserves to be the No.1 official.

After all, it doesn't matter whoever wins, if someone else loses, it might be even worse than Li Jinglong.

What kind of skill is this? !

Li Jinglong raised his head and looked at Zhu Di begging for mercy. Zhu Di gave Li Jinglong a cold look and was unmoved. Seeing this scene, Zhen Wu suddenly understood in his heart. The generals of the Yan army were at odds, and since he had already found out, there was no need for the generals of the Yan army to burn their feelings.

Therefore, Zhu Di successively threw out two ways to calm the incident.

First of all, he promoted Monk Daoyan as Jing Nan's first contribution to quell the controversy, and secondly, he promoted Li Jinglong as the No. 1 official to attract everyone's anger.

Zhen Wu had to lament that Zhu Di played smoothly, but Li Jinglong was pitiful.

But being pitiful is pitiful, in fact, it's okay. No matter how pitiful Li Jinglong is, he can be pitiful. Is Zhu Di ready to kill someone? !

After the dog finished reading the edict, everyone's rewards ended.

Zhu Di looked at the crowd with great interest. After watching for a while, he withdrew his gaze, and first said to Jing Nan's meritorious officials earnestly: "Since ancient times, there have always been people who have made meritorious deeds, but they did not end well. Why? Acting recklessly, ignoring the laws of the country, today I reward you for your achievements in hundreds of battles, but I also have a sentence for you. Keep this in mind, don't ruin the friendship between you and my monarch and minister."

Zhen Wu and the others leaned over and hurriedly said they didn't dare.

Then Zhu Di looked at the others, his eyes lowered, and he said quietly: "Since I started the army, I have made it clear that it is only for the purpose of punishing treacherous ministers, and has always been magnanimous to other Jianwen old ministers, and I have sincerely corrected them." As long as they are not the culprits, I will give them a chance, and I will not kill them all, but if someone insists on going his own way and makes mistakes again and again, don't blame me for being cruel."

Zhu Di said this sentence with a murderous look at the end.

If what Zhu Di said to Zhen Wu and the others was just a warning, what he said to Jianwen and the old ministers was a clear warning.

Jianwen's old ministers were stunned. Compared with Jianwen's twitching, they are now a much more direct emperor, and they are much more courageous and courageous.

This is definitely the kind of master who walks the talk.

But people are weird sometimes.

Always remember those words of warning after seeing blood.

……

　The canonization has been changed. Originally, Daoyan and Zhang Yu seemed to be posthumous Dukes of Rong, and Xu Zengshou was the Duke of Ding who was granted the title in the second year of Yongle. But these things are too real to be written, so I just wrote them like this.Don't take this seriously.

　　As for Zhao Guogong, it was supposed to be a transition, because Zhu Di was still there, and it was not Zhenwu's turn.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)